Welcome to the DCLSIC Donate Page! Last year DCLSIC helped over 4,500 DC residents access the justice system. We provided assistance and representation with civil cases, mainly in landlord-tenant and housing matters and criminal cases, such as adult and juvenile misdemeanor cases. Without your support many of these individuals would be denied their right to equal treatment under the law.

Because our clients cannot afford to pay for the services we offer, our continued operation and success is made possible by you, our donor. We rely on donations from individuals, law firms, corporations, and foundations for over 50% of our budget. Thank you for your support of LSIC's work and your belief in our mission!

Despite DCLSIC's success we still turn away many who need our help due to a lack of resources. With your support we hope to expand and ensure that all DC residents needing to access the justice system may do so. Some quick facts help to illustrate the impact your donation may have on the life of a client:

For $200 you help LSIC cover the average cost of assisting one person or family.

For $550 you provide for case-related investigation materials for one semester.

For $650 you provide for one month of litigation costs for clients unable to pay for them.

For $1,500 you provide for the maintenance of our web-based Case Management System for 3 months.

For $2,800 you help LSIC operate for 1 day.


DCLSIC is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under IRS Code§ 501 (c)(3) that is audited annually. If you are a U.S. Resident, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  Our EIN number is #52-0847160.

Scroll below to explore the many options for contributing!

Matching Gift Programs:

Please click here for a list of companies with matching gift programs. If you work for one of these companies your gift to DCLSIC could be matched by your employer thus doubling the impact of your gift on both access to justice as well as legal education in the DC area.

Network for Good offers donations every month.

Workplace Giving:

Agency Code #27895




Agency Code #8077

Other ways to Contribute:

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) allows charitable organizations to solicit contributions from employees of the Federal Government of the United States.

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign - Virginia State Employees

The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) is a tool that facilitates State Employee giving (for Virginia). Our profile is featured on this CVC site.  Virginia State employees may give to DCLSIC by designating the gift to CVC Code #8193.

For further information about the CVC, please visit their website.

United Way
Agency Code #8077

United Way National Capital Area  coordinates one of the largest annual fundraising campaigns in the country. The campaign disperses millions in funds to almost 900 nonprofit partners – certified by UWNCA -- that provide health and human service programs to Washington area residents. The campaign also includes nine Community Impact Funds, which work to solve complex social issues by directing funds to the most critical areas of need.

To donate through UWNCA, please visit their site.

Raising the Bar in D.C. DCLSIC has proudly been selected as a participating organization in the D.C. Access to Justice Commission's Raising the Bar in D.C.: A Funding Campaign for Legal Services. As the economic downturn continues to affect DC legal service organizations, Raising the Bar urges District law firms to pledge to meet one of three revenue-based giving levels in their annual donations to help keep doors open. When a law firm pledges its support to DCLSIC in tandem with joining the Raising the Bar in D.C. Campaign, it receives recognition from both its support of DCLSIC and its participation in the Campaign. For more information about Raising the Bar in D.C. and to pledge your firm's support, please go to http://dcaccesstojustice.org/raising_the_bar_in_dc.html. To pledge your suport by supporting an DCLSIC event, please contact Joan Wood.

In-Kind Contributions:

Please take a look at our wish list to the right for other ways to contribute. You can arrange for in-kind contributions with Angela Wang at awang@dclawstudents.org or by calling 202-638-4798 ext. 208.

Want to prevent homelessness for DC's most vulnerable families?

Want to fight and protect the liberty and constitutional rights of our adults and juveniles?

Want to be an agent of change by tomorrow's lawyers?

Then remember D.C. Law Students in Court Program in your will, bequest, or other estate planning arrangements.

LSIC leverages your gift through our unique use of third-year law students to represent needy individuals.

Your donation will ensure justice for Washington's low-income community through free, high-quality legal assistance while training third-year law students in lawyering and courtroom advocacy skills.

Help D.C. Law Students in Court provide legal assistance and representation to over 3,000 individuals and families in the D.C. metro area.

Please invest in LSIC's future. We want to ensure its longevity through the generosity of alumni and friends.

Please consult your legal or financial advisor for more information on how to include bequests, gifts through your estate, or will i your own financial and estate plans.